Leonardo DRS to Develop Prototype Next-Generation Weapons Control System for U.S. Army M109A7 Paladin
Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ: DRS) has secured a $16.9 million prototype project award from the U.S. Army to modernize the Paladin Electric Servo Amplifier (PESA) weapon control system for the M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer. The project focuses on developing a next-generation prototype with updated electrical technology to enhance the producibility and maintainability of line replaceable units.
The PESA system is described as critical technology for the M109A7's operation. The modernization aims to maintain current operational capabilities while improving system efficiency. The project will be executed through Leonardo DRS's Land Electronics business unit, leveraging the company's expertise in electrical, electromechanical, and electronic systems development for military applications.
Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ: DRS) ha ottenuto un contratto per un progetto prototipo del valore di 16,9 milioni di dollari dall'Esercito degli Stati Uniti per modernizzare il Paladin Electric Servo Amplifier (PESA), il sistema di controllo delle armi per l'obice semovente M109A7 Paladin. Il progetto si concentra sullo sviluppo di un prototipo di nuova generazione con tecnologia elettrica aggiornata per migliorare la producibilità e la manutenibilità delle unità sostituibili in linea.
Il sistema PESA è descritto come una tecnologia critica per il funzionamento dell'M109A7. La modernizzazione mira a mantenere le attuali capacità operative migliorando al contempo l'efficienza del sistema. Il progetto sarà realizzato attraverso l'unità commerciale Land Electronics di Leonardo DRS, sfruttando l'esperienza dell'azienda nello sviluppo di sistemi elettrici, elettromeccanici ed elettronici per applicazioni militari.
Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ: DRS) ha conseguido un contrato de proyecto prototipo por valor de 16,9 millones de dólares del Ejército de EE. UU. para modernizar el Paladin Electric Servo Amplifier (PESA), el sistema de control de armas para el obús autopropulsado M109A7 Paladin. El proyecto se centra en desarrollar un prototipo de nueva generación con tecnología eléctrica actualizada para mejorar la producibilidad y mantenibilidad de las unidades reemplazables en línea.
El sistema PESA se describe como una tecnología crítica para el funcionamiento del M109A7. La modernización tiene como objetivo mantener las capacidades operativas actuales mientras se mejora la eficiencia del sistema. El proyecto se llevará a cabo a través de la unidad de negocios Land Electronics de Leonardo DRS, aprovechando la experiencia de la empresa en el desarrollo de sistemas eléctricos, electromecánicos y electrónicos para aplicaciones militares.
레오나르도 DRS (NASDAQ: DRS)는 미국 육군으로부터 M109A7 팔라딘 자주포의 무기 제어 시스템인 팔라딘 전기 서보 증폭기 (PESA)를 현대화하기 위한 1,690만 달러 규모의 프로토타입 프로젝트 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 프로젝트는 라인 교체 가능한 부품의 생산성과 유지 관리를 향상시키기 위해 업데이트된 전기 기술을 갖춘 차세대 프로토타입 개발에 중점을 두고 있습니다.
PESA 시스템은 M109A7의 작동에 필수적인 기술로 설명됩니다. 현대화는 현재의 작전 능력을 유지하면서 시스템 효율성을 개선하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 프로젝트는 레오나르도 DRS의 육상 전자 사업 부서를 통해 실행되며, 군사 응용을 위한 전기, 전자기, 전자 시스템 개발에 대한 회사의 전문성을 활용합니다.
Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ: DRS) a obtenu un contrat de projet prototype d'une valeur de 16,9 millions de dollars de l'Armée américaine pour moderniser le système de contrôle des armes Paladin Electric Servo Amplifier (PESA) pour l'obusier automoteur M109A7 Paladin. Le projet se concentre sur le développement d'un prototype de nouvelle génération avec une technologie électrique mise à jour pour améliorer la producibilité et la maintenabilité des unités remplaçables en ligne.
Le système PESA est décrit comme une technologie critique pour le fonctionnement du M109A7. La modernisation vise à maintenir les capacités opérationnelles actuelles tout en améliorant l'efficacité du système. Le projet sera réalisé par l'unité commerciale Land Electronics de Leonardo DRS, en tirant parti de l'expertise de l'entreprise dans le développement de systèmes électriques, électromécaniques et électroniques pour des applications militaires.
Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ: DRS) hat einen Prototyp-Projektauftrag im Wert von 16,9 Millionen Dollar von der US-Armee erhalten, um das Paladin Electric Servo Amplifier (PESA) Waffenkontrollsystem für den M109A7 Paladin Selbstfahrlafette zu modernisieren. Das Projekt konzentriert sich auf die Entwicklung eines Prototyps der nächsten Generation mit aktualisierter elektrischer Technologie, um die Herstellbarkeit und Wartungsfreundlichkeit der austauschbaren Einheiten zu verbessern.
Das PESA-System wird als kritische Technologie für den Betrieb des M109A7 beschrieben. Die Modernisierung zielt darauf ab, die aktuellen Betriebsfähigkeiten aufrechtzuerhalten und gleichzeitig die Systemeffizienz zu verbessern. Das Projekt wird durch die Land Electronics Geschäftseinheit von Leonardo DRS durchgeführt, wobei die Expertise des Unternehmens in der Entwicklung elektrischer, elektromechanischer und elektronischer Systeme für militärische Anwendungen genutzt wird.
- Secured new $16.9M U.S. Army contract
- Strengthens position in military electronics systems market
- Maintains strategic relationship with U.S. Army
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The PESA is a critical technology to the operation of the M109A7. Under the project award Leonardo DRS will develop a next-generation prototype with current electrical technology to improve the producibility and maintainability of the line replaceable units and enable the continued operation of the vehicle with no degradation to current capabilities.
“Paladin is a mission critical combat system, and our agility and leading-edge capabilities ensure our
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